Inactivity, Balance Problems and Fall Risk in Institutionalized Frail Elderly

Hasselt University400 enrolled

Overview

The overall objective of the research is to identify the prevalence and incidence of BPPV and the impact on balance problems, fall risk and inactivity in frail elderly. The investigators will demonstrate the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in this patient group.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

400

Conditions

Institutional Frail Elderly

Interventions

evaluation and treatment maneuver for BPPVOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Institutionalized in a nursing home for at least 3 months * Able to understand and follow simple instructions * Able to stand independently for 30 seconds * Willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of progressive neurological diseases (such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) resulting in a fast decline within 3 months * Rehabilitating for a neurological or orthopaedic incident such as knee prosthesis, stroke,… ) * Contra-indication for Hallpike and Epley maneuver

Locations (1)

Hasselt University

Hasselt, Belgium

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

outcome of the vestibular bedside testing

outcome of the vestibular bedside testing (i.e. Dix-Hallpike-, side lying- or roll-test)

Time frame: baseline

outcome of the vestibular bedside testing

outcome of the vestibular bedside testing (i.e. Dix-Hallpike-, side lying- or roll-test)

Time frame: month 1

outcome of the vestibular bedside testing

outcome of the vestibular bedside testing (i.e. Dix-Hallpike-, side lying- or roll-test)

Time frame: month 2

outcome of the vestibular bedside testing

outcome of the vestibular bedside testing (i.e. Dix-Hallpike-, side lying- or roll-test)

Time frame: month 3

outcome of the vestibular bedside testing

outcome of the vestibular bedside testing (i.e. Dix-Hallpike-, side lying- or roll-test)

Time frame: month 4

outcome of the vestibular bedside testing

outcome of the vestibular bedside testing (i.e. Dix-Hallpike-, side lying- or roll-test)

Time frame: month 5

outcome of the vestibular bedside testing

outcome of the vestibular bedside testing (i.e. Dix-Hallpike-, side lying- or roll-test)

Time frame: month 6

static and dynamic balance using the Mobility lab (APDM-sensors)

static and dynamic balance using the Mobility lab (APDM-sensors): iSway (COP sway area and velocity with and without vision), iTUG

Central Contacts

Joke Spildooren, dr.

CONTACT

joke.spildooren@uhasselt.be

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Time frame: baseline

static and dynamic balance using the Mobility lab (APDM-sensors)

static and dynamic balance using the Mobility lab (APDM-sensors): iSway (COP sway area and velocity with and without vision), iTUG

Time frame: month 3